Janka Bond

Effective Communication in a Relationship

One of the major problems that can negatively affect a relationship is poor communication. I have been reading a lot about how learning how to communicate with each other successfully is crucial to harmonious co-existence. Sounds simple, doesn’t it. It seems that all you need is willingness to talk to and listen (really listen!) to your partner with empathy. Yet, “Effective Communication” is... (posted by Janka 238 days 16 hours ago.)

Do you know your Relationship Role Model?

Our relationship role models influence how we perceive love, what it means for us to love and to feel loved. They shape expectations we have when it comes to our romantic relationships; they influence what we consciously or subconsciously consider important in a relationship. Role models shape our vision of ideal relationship. During my research, I came across this advice: To... (posted by Janka 251 days 16 hours ago.)

Have you heard about Creative Visualization?

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about Creative Visualization – attracting success and anything positive you desire, to your life. I will admit – those who know me would say I have always been a worrier. Feeling anxious? Vividly imagining the worst possible outcome? I have been guilty of it on many occasions. It’s as if I could only find comfort in that state:... (posted by Janka 258 days 15 hours ago.)

What is Your Ideal Relationship?

Looking back, I feel like meeting and falling in love with James was the easy part. The initial interest in each other grew quickly into passion and I will forever remember the beautiful infatuation phase. We have been learning about each other since day one, but as our relationship grows and our connection deepens, we are discovering each other on progressively deeper levels as well. To get a greater understanding of our... (posted by Janka 1 year 52 days ago.)

Walking Improves Brain Cells Connectivity

I am a new psychology student and feel very intrigued about the new information I come across in the process of my studies. As we began talking about the biological side of psychology in class, an article that I recently came across on Science Daily.com caught my attention. The article talks about a recent research which confirmed that walking improves connectivity of cell networks in the brain of an older adult.... (posted by Janka 1 year 158 days ago.)

Couples Exercise – Conflict Resolution

Another gorgeous Saturday afternoon, another location, another couples exercise. This time, we headed to the Spanish Landing in San Diego marina. We sat down on our blanket and looked at the water stretching in front of us. With the late afternoon sun warming our skin, feeling the refreshing breeze coming from the bay, we laid there in silence for a while, and watched the sailboats... (posted by Janka 1 year 188 days ago.)